Description
A comforting and vibrant dish that combines juicy chicken, colorful bell peppers, and aromatic spices, all cooked in one pan for a delightful family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup long-grain or basmati rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop the bell peppers, onion, and garlic, and trim the chicken.
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large skillet or deep pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Brown the chicken: Add chicken pieces, seasoning with salt, pepper, and chili powder. Brown on all sides.
- Mix in the veggies and spices: Add bell peppers, cumin, and smoked paprika, stirring everything to combine.
- Add rice and broth: Pour in rice, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle boil.
- Simmer: Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and liquid has absorbed.
- Finish with fresh herbs: Squeeze lime juice over everything and sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.
- Serve: Garnish with additional cilantro and lime wedges, then enjoy!
Notes
Substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for a different spin. For a vegetarian option, use vegetable broth and add more veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: One-Pan, Mexican, Chicken, Rice, Easy Recipe